Joseph Kleszczynski

*** *. ********, #****, *******, IL 60654, Cell (312)- 907-0783, Email: ad2y98@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

Engaging and friendly team player, with a talent to inspire staff to perform at their best. Detailed oriented and experienced restaurant bartender and server with a passion for food, beverage, teamwork, and excellent customer service.

Experience

BARTENDER WEBER GRILL RESTAURANT, CHICAGO, IL FEBRUARY 2023-OCTOBER 2023

·Delivered exceptional, friendly, and fast service

·Deliver excellent food and beverage service to guests. Maintained a positive relationship with guests and co-workers

·Completed thorough and accurate opening and closing duties to facilitate smooth restaurant operations

·Maintain secure and accurate cash drawers

Served alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages with outstanding customer service

BAR MANAGER FIVE IRON GOLF- THE LOOP, CHICAGO, IL DECEMBER 2021- FEBRUARY 2023

·Directed bar tending operations, oversaw beverage service, inventory and customer service

·Trained over 20 staff members on customer service skills, food and beverage knowledge

·Assisted with grand opening of establishment

SERVER FOGO DE CHAO, IL MAY 2021- AUGUST 2021

·Provide high quality customer service to large parties of guest. Anticipated guest needs and prepared special requests to improve guest satisfaction

·Greeted guests, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits

BARTENDER BELLA RU CATERING, IL 2018-2020

·Work as an efficient team member to provide a consistently high standard of service to both team members and customers

·Performed event opening and closing procedures and side-work according to rotation assignment and established checklist

BARTENDER ALWAYS LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, IL 2018-2020

·Served alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages with outstanding customer service

·Informally recognized as bartender/ lead server with responsibility for overseeing opening/ closing, coaching, and mentoring new servers regarding menu items, company policies, and procedures

BARTENDER & SERVER GRADY’S GRILL, IL 2012- 2015

BARTENDER & SERVER TEXAS DE BRAZIL, IL 2010- 2011

BARTENDER & SERVER CARSON’S RIBS, IL 2007- 2010

Education

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA 1998 MARIAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL

Certificates

Food Handler Current

Certificate of Completion

State of Illinois Basset Alcohol Certification Current

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